Audience Members at Hypnosis Demonstrations Are Often Amazed by Seemingly

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Multiple Choice

Audience members at hypnosis demonstrations are often amazed by seemingly extraordinary events.They seem to have failed to realize that the persons who are on stage demonstrating the power of hypnosis were selected for their

• A)gullibility.
• B)reactivity.
• C)suggestibility.
• D)flexibility.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, where an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An integrated perspective that incorporates biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and illness.

Learned Fears

Fears that develop as a result of personal experiences, observations, or information received, rather than being innate.

Emotional Reactivity

The degree to which a person responds emotionally to stimuli or events, which can vary widely among individuals.